INSPIRED BY A TIME OF REFLECTION

A torn Achilles would not become Kobe's Achilles' heel. His time to sit became a time to reflect on his past and the challenges yet to come. Bringing a contemporary style and reflective touch together, the Kobe Prelude VIII Men's Basketball Shoe shows a beast staring at its own image on an engineered mesh upper that helped engineer the lowest and lightest signature shoe to date.

MORE BENEFITS

• Mesh upper for 360° of breathability
• Lunarlon midsole insert that sits low to the ground for springy cushioning and minimal bulk
• No-sew synthetic overlays at the toe and quarter panel for support
• Minimal foam-backed tongue for lightweight comfort
• 3D heel counter for lockdown
• Rubber outsole for traction and durability

A ROAD TO THE MASTERPIECE

The Kobe Prelude Pack celebrates the stories behind some of Kobe's most defining moments. Eight revolutionary art movements have been paired with eight milestones in Kobe's career to recreate each of Kobe's signature shoes.

No-sew synthetic overlays at the toe and quarter panel for support

Minimal foam-backed tongue for lightweight comfort

3D heel counter for lockdown